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lay into (1) Informal
Meaning: to attack someone and repeatedly punch and kick them
Synonym: attack, beat up, set uponFor example:
- lay into sb The police officers who laid into the teenage boys got into trouble because someone filmed the attack.
- lay into sb A gang of thugs waited for a guy to leave the gay club, and then laid into him. They kicked him to death on the sidewalk, and then laughed as they ran away.
Quick Quiz:
After the guys had laid into Kenny, he was
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